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We’re a fast-growing Series B fintech backed by top global investors, combining technology, data, and design to redefine financial access.\nRole's Mission\nThis role owns the company’s day-to-day accounting operations - accounts payable and vendor management, travel & expense (T&E), accounts receivable and collections, and the monthly close - under Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF/MFRS). It also ensures the company meets its tax obligations with the Mexican authorities (in particular the Tax Administration Service, SAT) accurately and on time, coordinates internal and external audit processes, and proactively identifies control and compliance risks.\nKey Responsibilities\nA. Tax Compliance and Obligations\nManage and file monthly tax returns with the SAT on time: VAT (IVA), income tax (ISR), electronic accounting, withholdings, and all other applicable tax obligations.\nPrepare and submit informational filings: DIOT, annual tax return, third-party transaction reports, and any other requirements under the Federal Tax Code (CFF).\nSupervise the proper calculation and recording of deferred taxes and their impact on financial\nstatements.\nProactively identify fiscal compliance risks and propose corrective or preventive measures before they materialize.\nMaintain an up-to-date tax obligations calendar and ensure timely compliance.Serve as the company’s primary point of contact with the SAT in review processes, audits, formal requests, invitation letters, and on-site visits.\nPrepare and coordinate responses to tax authority requests, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to legal deadlines.\nManage the tax mailbox (buzón tributario) and promptly follow up on any official notifications or communications from the authority.\nB. Audits and Internal Control\nCoordinate and support annual external audit processes, providing the required information and evidence in an organized and timely manner.\nCollaborate with the internal audit team in reviewing accounting and tax processes, addressing observations and resolving findings.\nEnsure that all departmental processes have documented controls aligned with best practices and current regulations.\nC. Accounting Operations\nOwn accounts payable end-to-end: vendor onboarding and master-data maintenance, invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliation of the AP subledger.\nManage the travel & expense (T&E) process - policy compliance, employee reimbursements, and corporate-card reconciliation.\nOversee accounts receivable and collections: billing, cash application, aging monitoring, and follow-up on overdue balances.\nOwn the month-end close calendar, ensuring timely reconciliation of bank, PSP, and intercompany accounts.\nMaintain and continuously improve process documentation and internal controls across the accounting-operations cycle.\nD. Digital Transformation\nActively participate in digitalization and process-improvement projects, including the optimization of ERP systems and accounting tools.\nRequirements\nAcademic Background\nBachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting - professional degree and license required.\nSpecialization or Master’s Degree in Tax Law, Corporate Tax, or related field (desirable).\nCertified Public Accountant designation (desirable).\nUp to date on tax regulation\nProfessional Experience\nTotal Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting or tax roles at\n\nprivate sector companies.\nManagement Experience: Minimum 4 years in a Manager, Supervisor, or Team Lead role\n\nwith direct responsibility over teams and deliverables.\nSAT Liaison Experience: Verifiable experience directly handling SAT requests, reviews,\n\naudits, and formal proceedings.\nMonthly Compliance: Recurring filing of tax returns: VAT (IVA), ISR, IEPS, DIOT, withholdings, and other informational obligations.\n\nAudit Experience: Coordination with external auditors (Big Four or recognized\n\nfirms) and internal audit teams.\nMexican NIF Standards: Accounting supervision under Mexican Financial Reporting\n\nStandards (NIF/MFRS)\nTechnical Knowledge\nMastery of current Mexican tax legislation: CFF, LISR, LIVA, and the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution.\nIn-depth knowledge of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF) and International accounting systems (US GAAP, IFRS).\nProficiency with the SAT portal, tax mailbox, and CFDI issuance and validation platforms.\nAdvanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, large dataset management).\nAccounting ERP proficiency: SAP, Oracle\nLanguages\nSpanish: native - formal writing of reports, official correspondence, and tax documentation.\nEnglish: Advanced - ability to read technical documentation, produce reports, and communicate with global or corporate teams\nCompetencies and Skills\nResults and compliance orientation\n\nHigh attention to detail and accuracy\n\nEfficient time and deadline management\n\nClear, formal, and assertive communication\n\nCollaborative leadership and team development\n\nAdaptability to regulatory changes\n\nAnalytical thinking and problem solving\n\nProfessional ethics and integrity\n\nPro Tip:\nHow do we review your CV? Help us find you!\nWe filter applications with the help of AI. To ensure your profile is properly evaluated, we recommend describing your experience using the keywords from this job posting.\nPersonal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Notice of Aplaz, S.A. de C.V. (“Aplazo”), available at our Privacy and Policy Notice.\nAplazo does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, skin color, sex, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, disability, social or economic status, sexual preferences, or any other condition or characteristic. 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